United Republic of Tanzania
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The Institute of Finance Management
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Institute of Finance Management
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IFM Institute of Finance Management

Institute of Finance Management — a public higher-learning institution in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

One ladder, six entry points

NTA Level 4

Basic Technician Certificate

A one-year foundation for school leavers entering accountancy, banking, insurance or IT for the first time.

  • A Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE / Form IV) with passes in four subjects, credit in Mathematics or English an advantage.
  • Recognised equivalent qualifications assessed on a case-by-case basis by NACTVET.
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NTA Level 5 – 6

Ordinary Diploma

Two years of applied study in business, finance, insurance or computing — a direct route to employment or to the second year of a degree.

  • A relevant Basic Technician Certificate (NTA 4) from IFM or an accredited institution; or
  • An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE / Form VI) with one principal pass and a subsidiary.
  • A pass in Basic Mathematics and English at CSEE level.
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NTA Level 7 – 8

Bachelor Degree

Three years of degree study across our schools of Business, Economics and Computing — the qualification most graduates build their careers on.

  • An ACSEE with two principal passes (minimum 4 points) in relevant subjects; or
  • An Ordinary Diploma (NTA 6) with an average of B or a GPA of 3.0+ in a related field.
  • Passes in Basic Mathematics and English at CSEE level.
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NTA Level 9

Master's & Postgraduate Diploma

Advanced study for professionals — MBA, MSc and postgraduate diplomas taught in the evenings, at weekends and by block release.

  • A Bachelor's degree with at least a Second Class (GPA 3.0+) in a relevant discipline.
  • A lower degree may be considered with a Postgraduate Diploma or documented professional experience.
  • Certified transcripts and two academic or professional references.
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NTA Level 10

Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Original research in finance, economics or accounting, supervised by senior faculty and examined to international standard.

  • A Master's degree by research or coursework-and-dissertation in a relevant field.
  • A concept note or research proposal aligned with an available supervisor's expertise.
  • Approval by the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research.
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General admission

Short Courses

Focused professional training for people already at work — delivered over days or weeks, with no long-form entry requirements.

  • Open to practising professionals and organisations; entry is by course, not by academic level.
  • Registration and the current course calendar are handled on the IFM short-course portal.
  • Tailored in-house delivery can be arranged for institutions on request.
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International applicants must have their certificates verified by TCU / NACTVET for equivalence.

Hear from those who studied here.

Graduates in their own words — short films from careers across banking, regulation and public finance.

Hussein Mbululo
Former CEO, Twiga Bancorp
Dr. Bernard Y. Kibesse
Deputy Director, Financial Stability and Deepening
Fred A. Luvanda
Acting Managing Director, TIB Bank
Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela
Managing Director, CRDB Bank
Dr. Bill Kiwia
Former Head of Executive Development and Consultancy
Bank of Tanzania CRDB Bank NMB Bank TIRA CMSA Tanzania Revenue Authority NSSF Vodacom M-Pesa World Bank
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